Everybody Has a Story

While eating burgers together one day, Minna Gilligan, Ruby Aitken, and I decided we should host an unofficial Rookie reader meet-up in Melbourne, Australia (where we all live) to celebrate the launch of Rookie Yearbook Four.

Here’s a recap, in pictures, of the day. We’re so glad we got to spend this time getting to know the Rookie readers who live in our city, and that we have this special archive of what we made when we all put our brains together. —Brodie Lancaster

YES YES YES to number 17! I’m a Year 10 choosing my subjects for the year that really matters and currently going through work experience. It’s confusing and confronting but thank you for reminding me that the decisions I make now don’t set my life in stone. I should be excited because things have to change eventually. You Rookie readers and writers just get it.

Hi! I am the writer of 17 and seeing this comment made my day! I’m so so so glad that it resonated with you, they are such important things to remember that aren’t said enough! Make the most of your work experience, its a great and fun opportunity to explore something you may love, goodluck :)

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Rookie is an online magazine and book series for teenagers. Each month, a different editorial theme drives the writing, photography, and artwork that we publish. Learn more about us here, and find out how to submit your work here!